We are seeing tens of thousands of young, fit, people, unable to work for years, following infection. The silence on Long Covid infection is unfair and unjust.

It is the right thing to do. It impacts many people in the county of Herefordshire and it will be impacting negatively on people they are related to or are friends of them or their family. We can collectively be the voice for those who so often have no voice or who are simply ignore. I would like to see people from all over sign the petition to demonstrate to Herefordshire County Council that their awful actions are known about far and wide and that people from all corners of the UK and even beyond care about this as they care about vulnerable groups becoming marginalised. It could impact, you, I or someone we care about and love so let's make a stand together to end this discriminatory policy.

Provides social and economic equality across more sectors of employment as well as for families from more disadvantaged backgrounds 

Experiencing cold when you have heart failure can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. 1 in 35 people aged 65 - 74 years of age and 1 in 15 aged 75 -84 suffer heart failure or chronic heart disease ( nice.org) Cold weather, among other factors, increases peripheral vasoconstriction, which may lead to pulmonary oedema as a consequence of left ventricular failure and may also cause abnormal clotting. In patients with symptomatic CHF, cold exposure decreases exercise capacity and increases the already raised systemic adrenergic activation. As increased plasma norepinephrine concentrations are associated with increased risk of death from progressive heart failure this may, in part, explain the increased mortality in winter. Indeed, it has been suggested that seasonal variations – predominantly winter peaks in morbidity and mortality in the growing population of older patients who have heart failure (HF). Eurowinter Group. Cold exposure and winter mortality from ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, respiratory disease, and all causes in warm and cold regions of Europe. Lancet. 1997;349:1341–6. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(96)12338-2. 

I am sure that all of us know a friend or family member who suffer abuse daily. They need protecting from the ever increasing personal abuse.

It's something close to my heart, as finding work whilst you have a criminal record is totally impossible. I believe if you aren't a threat to the public, you should have the opportunity to find work.

Local support needed establishing a Minor Injuries Clinic here in Formby I am writing to seek your support in establishing a Minor Injuries Clinic here in Formby, potentially within the Health Centre on Philips Lane or at another suitable location identified by the Council. This initiative addresses a significant gap in our community’s healthcare services.   Currently, when residents of Formby suffer minor injuries, there is no local facility where they can seek medical attention. Instead, they are forced to travel to either Southport or Ormskirk hospitals to access the nearest Minor Injuries Units. For those without private transport, the cost of a taxi for the round trip can reach £70—a burden that is simply unaffordable for many. For instance, a simple weekly visit for a medical dressing becomes an ongoing financial strain. Additionally, the bus service to Ormskirk Hospital is non-existent, and accessing the bus to Southport Hospital is challenging for many in our community, particularly for the elderly or those with mobility issues.   Local doctors and pharmacists are unable to treat minor injuries, often referring patients to these distant hospitals. This not only creates inconvenience for our residents but also adds unnecessary pressure on hospital services that are already stretched thin.   Given these challenges, we believe it is time for Formby to have its own Minor Injuries Unit. This facility would provide timely and accessible care, reduce strain on hospitals, and significantly benefit our community’s well-being.   This issue isn’t hypothetical—it’s personal. My neighbours and I have experienced the frustration and hardship of needing minor medical care, only to find no local options available. I’m sure many other residents have faced similar difficulties.   I urge the Council with the support of our MP Mr Bill Esterson to seriously consider this proposal and work with us to make a Minor Injuries Clinic in Formby a reality. Additionally, I invite fellow residents to join me in advocating for this much-needed service. Together, we can ensure that Formby’s healthcare facilities meet the needs of everyone in our community.   Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

The temporary accommodation has caused significant stress due to poor organisation on the day we moved in. Many of us arrived at Glen Eyre only to be informed of a gas leak, leaving us to navigate the situation without clear guidance. We have now been in temporary accommodation for three weeks, yet we have only received compensation for one week. Additionally, the location is quite inconvenient, as it is far from the nearest bus stop and requires a 40-minute to an hour bus ride to campus, compared to the simple 10-minute walk from Glen Eyre. 

It is important to safeguard the profession so that it doesn’t go into extinction.  Without community pharmacies operational there will be not enough jobs for pharmacists.  Locum pharmacists are approximately 35% of the workforce in community pharmacy . Also a large number works in hospital, Gp practice and private sector, therefore there expertise is highly relied upon and should be valued. 

I think it now a basic need for everyone now that you need it to perform so many everyday tasks.

It is important to understand that a child with a disability has different needs therefore, should not be expected to comply with an overall standard. 

Mary Seacole House is a mental health charity that has been located on Upper Parliament Street for over 33 years.  Due to its long-standing connection with the area, people are very familiar with its surroundings.  Not only is the current space a prime location and very accessible, it  has a great potential to become a hub  which can link to and partnership with many other local organisations.  Our workshops are essential to serving the community and are well attended and well loved. Our present building is sufficient and is fit for purpose, accommodating, bright and inviting.  It was lovingly restored with an eye on the Toxteth community.